In the year of 1789 our first presidential election took place. During this era in many states only white men who owned property were granted the right to vote. However this was only because, The Article of Confederation excluded voting rights, therefore state laws were enforced. The article of confederation was structured to keep the national government enervated. This allowed the thirteen states to retain its sovereignty, freedom, independence and jurisdiction. Over the eight years, it was implemented it Caused chaos amongst the thirteen states. On March 4th, 1789, just months after our first presidential election the United States Constitution replaced The Article of Confederation. After the civil war controversy aroused
…show more content…
The Radical Republican in congress set forth laws and Constitutional Amendments to protect the civil and political right to black men. Even though African American men began voting in the south shortly after 1867, the majority of the north states denied them of this basic right. This seemed to be a push for equal rights at the time for black male suffrage; however, the underlying truth was that the Republican votes were declining in the north, and they feared they would lose control of the Congress to the
The Radical Republican in congress set forth laws and Constitutional Amendments to protect the civil and political right to black men. Even though African American men began voting in the south shortly after 1867, the majority of the north states denied them of this basic right. This seemed to be a push for equal rights at the time for black male suffrage; however, the underlying truth was that the Republican votes were declining in the north, and they feared they would lose control of the Congress to the